Duncan Taylor Unveils Rarest Reserve Bowmore 42 Year Old
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has struck gold with the release of its 42-year-old Bowmore. Housed in shimmering gold bar packaging, this rare single malt from Islay is a collector’s dream and a flavour adventure waiting to be savoured. Limited to just 500 bottles, it blends age, rarity, and elegance into one remarkable dram.
Duncan Taylor Rarest Reserve Bowmore 42 Year Old
Duncan Taylor, an independent bottler with a long legacy of exceptional cask selections, introduces a rare gem: the Duncan Taylor Rarest Reserve Bowmore 42 Year Old 1982 Single Cask No. 89633. Distilled in 1982 at the iconic Bowmore Distillery on Islay, this limited release has matured in a single Pedro Ximénez Sherry cask and was bottled on 18 April 2025.
- Product: Duncan Taylor Rarest Reserve Bowmore 42 Year Old (Cask 89633)
- Brand: Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky
- Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Islay
- Distillery: Bowmore
- Age: 42 Years
- Style: Limited Edition, PX Sherry Cask
- ABV: 50.8%
- Launch Date: 18 April 2025
- Bottle Size: 100ml
- Packaging: Gold bar-style box
- Price: £816 (US$1,093)
- Availability: Limited to 500 bottles via The Spirits Embassy
Tasting Notes
A visual and sensory delight, this whisky offers a richly aged profile with refined elegance.
- Appearance: Deep amber with golden highlights
- Nose: Ripe orchard fruits, smokehouse sweetness, meadow flowers, and toffee fudge with whispers of peat
- Palate: Maritime smoke, milk chocolate, roasted peanuts, ginger, cinnamon, and sweet spices
- Finish: Long, warming, and gently smoky with lingering chocolate and spice
Key Highlights
Crafted for whisky collectors and Bowmore enthusiasts, this release is part of Duncan Taylor’s Rarest Reserve line, showcasing the company’s most exceptional casks.
- Core Purpose: To deliver ultra-rare, high-age expressions in collectible formats
- Features:
- Distilled in 1982
- Aged in a single PX Sherry cask
- Just 500 bottles globally
- Unique 100ml gold bar bottle
- Benefits:
- Accessible pricing for ultra-aged whisky
- Ideal for gifting or high-end collections
- USPs:
- One of Duncan Taylor’s oldest Bowmore bottlings
- Rare size and premium packaging
Expert View:
Shawn Smith, CEO of Duncan Taylor, noted, “Bowmore acolytes will love the premise of this collection as it allows them to savour our rarer malts at a fraction of the price of a full bottle.”
Following the acclaim of their Macallan Rarest Reserve releases, this Bowmore is expected to attract global whisky enthusiasts.
FAQs
1. Why is the bottle only 100ml?
Duncan Taylor offers a smaller format to make ultra-rare whisky more accessible without compromising exclusivity.
2. Where can I buy it?
It’s available exclusively through The Spirits Embassy online shop.
3. Is this a collectible item?
Absolutely. With just 500 bottles and luxury packaging, it’s crafted for serious collectors and Bowmore fans.
